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2. Parents Code of Conduct
- Encourage your child to learn the laws and play within them.
- Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
- Help your child to recognise good performance and playing fairly, not just results.
- Never force your child to take part in sport; they should play for their enjoyment not yours.
- Never ridicule or yell at your child for making mistakes.
- Support and encourage your child. Console them when they lose, but encourage them to try harder next time.
- Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
- Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
- Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
- Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
- Use correct and proper language at all times.
- Do not question a referee or a linesman’s judgement or their honesty. There is no place for ‘touchline rage’ in mini or junior rugby.
- Breaches of the above could result in your membership being withdrawn.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal or physical abuse from junior rugby.
- Report anything that concerns you to the Chairman of the Mini or Junior Section.
- Help the club function properly by turning up on time with the appropriate kit.
- Be prepared to help out if asked.
- Value the importance of the volunteer coaches. They give up their time to provide recreation for your child. Support their decision when your child has not been selected for a game. If you have issues with the way a coach is performing, talk to them first. Refer any issues to the Chairman of the Mini or Junior section.